Stir together these 3 ingreds. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 1/2 inch up sides of a lightly greased 7 inch spring form pan. Grease with Crisco for best results. Bake at 350 for 8 min. Cool on a wire rack.

Bake at 350 for 50 min or until center is almost set. (Center of cheesecake should still be slightly jiggly. It will become firm while chilling) Remove cheesecake from oven, cool on wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hrs. Gently run a knife around edge of cheesecake to release sides of pan.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Blend a box of Oreos (I used my mini-chopper)Mix crushed Oreos with 8 oz of softened cream cheese.Roll into small balls--Place in the refrigerator for a few hours. (Not 100% necessary--but helps them stay together a ton!)Melt a package of Almond Bark (I used my fondue pot)Dip and cover Oreo balls in melted almond bark.

Peel and slice onion in quarters. Place in the work bowl of a food processor, fitted with a metal blade. Add the garlic cloves. Pulse four to five times, until onion is diced. Be careful not to over-process, or the salsa will end up mushy. Add the cilantro, chili pepper (with or without seeds), lime zest, lime juice, tomatoes and hot sauce. Pulse until the salsa reaches the consistency of a thick puree. Be sure to leave in some chunks, too. It makes it look more homemade. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Mix the smallest bottle of Italian Dressing with 1 envelope of Lipton's Onion Soup Mix. Pour into a 13 by 9 baking pan. Place 4-6 chicken breasts on top of mixture (turning a bit to coat the breasts). Then use the smallest jar of Apricot Jam--Place a large spoonful on top of each chicken breast--spreading evenly.

Friday, May 22, 2009

2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, mix in 1/4 veg. oil with a pastry blender add 1/2 cup lukewarm water and a lil more. shape into a ball and keep dividing the balls to make 6 balls or so. use a rolling pin to roll on the counter with no flour underneath them, until they are nearing the size of a dinner plate...they may seem almost transparent. in a frypan... Read More, on med-hi, place one tortilla in the pan turn over after 30 seconds or when brown bake marks appear and flip side for another 15 seconds or so....they may get puffy.Repeat for the remaining dough. this last batch was white flour but whole wheat works well too. they are so yummy fresh! i made enchiladas with mine...mmmm and way cheaper than store bought ones!first time was a lil scary...but it's my kids favorite fresh bread...just the thinner the tastier!

Monday, May 18, 2009

YUM! Nothing like sitting over a huge pile of Boiled Shrimp, Peeling, and Eating!!! It isn't a clean, tidy meal--but soo worth the mess!

Hubby bought 2 lbs of FRESH Shrimp from our local market. They run about $4.99-$7.99 a lb here. There are a few options when buying. We opted for deveined, top split, farm raised. These are not the freshest you can get--but a little cheaper.

I got my big pot of water boiling when he called to say he was on his way home with the shrimp.

I used the a bag of "Zatarain's crab boil", threw in a lemon quartered, and a a few TBSP of Vinegar.

Once the water was boiling, I added a bag of small, red potatoes (whole)and let them boil for about 10 min.

Then I added the shrimp.

The shrimp only has to boil hard for a couple of minutes! But then just turn your fire off and leave shrimp sitting in the water for 15-20 more minutes. The longer they soak up the seasoned water--the more the spice.

Okay, if your bag breaks or if you want to open it and pour the spices in the water--it is an option. It does make the shrimp more seasoned. (I still didn't think they were hot.) But I rinsed them afterwards to get the excess seasoning off--to avoid this step just throw your bag in there unopened!

Peel and Enjoy. You can eat them warm or chill them over ice--however you like them.

Get ready to peel (have a plate in the middle for every one's shells)--and devour!

One bag of seasoning is good for about 5 lbs of Shrimp---I used the whole bag for 2 lbs though!

Warm milk and soup on the stove. Stirring continuously, add cheese slices one by one until all are melted. Continue to stir and add shredded cheese. Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into greased casserole dish and mix together.

Topping:

1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)1/2 c. butter (melted)

Mix ingredients together and pour on top of mac and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees.

Take 6-7 green beans and wrap them with half a piece of bacon. Lay seam side down on a greased cookie sheet. Continue until bacon and green beans are all wrapped in bundles. Mix last four ingredients and pour over bundles. Bake for 40-45 minutes on 350 degrees.

Dip tenders in egg and then bread crumbs and place in greased casserole dish. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until done. Then top with Ragu sauce and cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Serve chicken on top of noodles with parmesean cheese on top.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Place the potatoes in a large, high skillet. Salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken stock about halfway up the sides of potatoes and add butter. With lid on, simmer the potatoes until tender (6-8 minutes). Then, remove the lid and let the stock evaporate (another 5 min. or so). Once the stock is evaporated, push on the potatoes with a spatula or other utensil just until they crack but don't smash. Let them brown on one side and then flip until they brown on the other side. Plate and garnish with parsley.

The butter in the stock browns them and the potatoes are flavored so much w/ the chicken stock.

She didn't have it in "recipe" form....so I am quoting her below on how to make them....You have to go to her blog to see the YUMMY picture!!!

"But these potatoes are so delicious & healthy, cooked over high heat in just 1 tblsp of olive oil. The trick is to not move them around too much & let them get crispy but tender.

I love the tiny potatoes such as fingerling but use what you prefer. Slice 1/8" thick. Heat 1 tblsp olive oil in large pan. Scatter potatoes in even layer & cook over medium high heat. Season with salt, pepper, oregano. I often use a Tuscan seasoning sometimes but you can use whatever spices you want. I cook the potatoes until golden brown, flipping occasionally, about 20 minutes. If your pan is getting dry just add a little Pam or brush on a little oil. Toward the end, I sprinkle with just a little parmesan cheese."

In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Unroll crescent dough into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Press dough ½ inch up the sides; seal seams. Sprinkle with sausage. In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk; pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. 8 servings

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, if you do not have much time, mix it with chicken before cooking. (I pull my chicken out of the freezer and put the soy sauce on it. Then it can marinate in the soy sauce while it thaws. When it's thawed and ready then I cut it up) In a large frying pan (Very large frying pan) cook chicken in small amount of olive oil, add carrots and onions and sauté until clear Add frozen peas and cook until soft. Then add the rice to the mixture. In another pan, scramble three eggs, chop finely and add to mixture Add butter and garlic, stir until butter is all melted.

Make the brownie mix according to package directions for CAKE LIKE brownies. Bake according to package directions. When brownies are done, cover them with a layer of miniature marshmallows and put back into the oven for a few minutes until marshmallows are nice and puffy. Cool brownies and top with frosting recipe below.

Layer chicken between wax paper and pound breasts to even thickness. In a small bowl, mix the egg, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder. Pour mixture into ziploc bag with chicken. Seal and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. After marinating, whisk together flour, bread crumbs, salt, baking powder, and steak seasoning in a medium bowl. Remove chicken from milk mixture, shake off excess, and coat in flour mixture. Add 1 tbsp of salt to a large pot of water and bring to boil. Boil noodles according to package. Then, in a medium saucepan, heat chicken broth over medium high heat, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in heavy cream, cornstarch, and garlic. Bring to a soft boil and stir for one minute. Reduce heat to low, add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 mins to melt cheese, let thicken, and incorporate flavors. Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter just starts to turn brown, arrange chicken in skillet. Cook 4-5 mins each side until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through. While chicken is cooking, chop fresh herbs and stir into Alfredo sauce right before serving. Serve sauce over pasta and chicken.

Working with one cutlet at a time, remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Coat chicken completely in chips. Set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken & chips.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned & done. Spread mayo evenly over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottom half of each roll with 3 onion slices, 1 lettuce leaf & 1 chicken cutlet; top with top halves of rolls. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Straight for the cook: (see link above)This was meant to be a light dish but I couldn't help but fatten it up a bit. Instead of baked tortilla chips I used Spicy Doritos. I also added 1/2 slice of American cheese to each sandwich because we love cheese!!! We made these twice & while I used dried cilantro I do recommend using fresh. I also think this sandwich would be as equally tasty with just mayo but my husband loved it so much as is.

I rarely ever use red onions because they're so strong but they work really nicely on this sandwich. Also, feel free to use whichever sandwich rolls look best to you at your market. I used French hamburger rolls from the bakery because they looked too beautiful to pass up.

Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Unroll and press 1 can crescent rolls into the bottom of your baking dish press the seams together. In a separate bowl blend the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla (I used a tsp and a half, i love vanilla extract) spread over top of dough. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place on top of the cream cheese mixture pressing seams together again. Melt butter and pour over top layer of crescents. Mix the reaming 1/2 cup of sugar & cinnamon together. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the top. If you don't think that's enough cinnamon sugar on top add more its really up to you there's no rules on this part of the recipe. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until bubbly and bottom crust is slightly brown. Cool, slice and enjoy!

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Beat in the vanilla.

Add flour mixture, a little at a time, and mix until fully combined. Fold in the 3 cups chocolate chips and, if desired, the walnuts. (I did not use nuts my kids so not like them.

Divide the dough between the prepared pie plates and smooth the tops with a spatula.Bake about 30 minutes or until pies are golden and slightly firm to the touch but still soft. If the pies begin to darken too much before they are baked through, cover with foil and continue baking.

Let pies cool completely on a wire rack.

While the pies cool, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form (tips curl).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet, heat oil & butter (or you can use a little of the grease leftover from the bacon)over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and saute 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned. Place browned chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with teriyaki sauce and dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and top with bacon bits. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Directions…Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9×13 baking dish with Pam. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add rotel and saute 1 min. Stir in cream cheese and chicken and cook, stirring constantly until cream cheese melts. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish.

Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, and drizzle with whipping cream.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Take off foil and cook for another 15 mins, or until top is golden brown.

"Look at that bubbly cheesy goodness! :) One enchilada is plenty for one adult but these things are soooooooooo good I usually end up stuffing myself with two. I just cant help myself. :p" -- from the kitchen and words of Amanda and Kevin's blog

Preparation:1. Boil the potatoes until tender; drain well.2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes with the broth and mash to the desired consistency.3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.4. For a “buttery” look without the butter, add a few granules of chicken bouillon.

The stirring is the most important part--you don't walk away from it from start to finish....you don't want precious chocolate to burn!!!! I set my fondue pot on warm...I assume all may differ. We also have used a pot or wok on the stove and then transferred it into a fountain before...